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James Cook

James Cook

James Cook is a digital editor at Business Leader.

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Business Leader industry report: The UK’s cannabis/CBD market

The CBD market is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world and the UK is one of the biggest consumers of CBD products. For this Business Leader Industry Report, we’ve looked at the present size of the UK CBD sector and what trends can we expect to see from it in the years ahead....

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Who are the most successful black entrepreneurs in the UK?

As Black History Month is observed worldwide, we thought it was important to recognise the achievements of the UK’s most successful black entrepreneurs. We looked at some of the leading black UK entrepreneurs who have excelled in the business world. This list is in no particular order. Sharmadean Reid MBE British Jamaican entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid...

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Brits prefer the dentist chair over back-to-back work meetings

New research has revealed the real feelings of Britons when faced with a stark choice – either attend back-to-back working meetings or get comfy in the dentist’s chair. A wide majority, 61%, said they would pick a date with the dentist instead of having to attend consecutive work meetings (either virtual or in-person). The survey...

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What is a B Corp and should you look to become one?

When looking at businesses online, you might have discovered some that advertise themselves as being B Corp certified. This is an accolade that few businesses can boast of, and as part of our sustainability month here, we’ve looked at what this means and whether this status offers any benefits. What is a B Corp? Businesses...

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Three new members added to IriusRisk’ Technical Advisory Board

IriusRisk, the expert in software development and cyber security, has added three new members to its Technical Advisory Board to help inform the development of its automated threat modelling platform and address the software security challenges facing its customers. Dr Laurie Williams, Aaron Bedra and Dr Markus Schumacher join existing members Dr Gary McGraw and...

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What is the difference between ESG and CSR?

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are two terms that are used when discussing how socially conscious a business is. But as there is some overlap between them, many are curious to learn what is the difference between ESG and CSR. So, as part of our sustainability month here at Business...

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What are the top 12 business shows for entrepreneurs to watch?

Although the life of an entrepreneur can often involve a lot less free time to relax on the sofa, there are still a lot of lessons about what to do (and what not to do) from business shows on television. We profile the top 12 TV shows for CEOs, MDs, innovators and entrepreneurs to watch...

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Who are the UK’s top 32 commercial property leaders?

For our latest Top 32 list, Business Leader has profiled the UK’s leading commercial property firms and their leaders. How have the top 32 been chosen? These individuals and their companies have been selected for this list by our readers and subscribers.  This list is in no particular order. Rachel Bell Women in Property (WIP)...

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Deliveroo sees surge in revenue but still doesn’t make a profit

Food delivery company Deliveroo continues to perform well, experiencing a surge in revenue since the pandemic, even though restaurants have long since reopening. Despite this, however, the company still doesn’t make a profit. Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, commented: “Our lockdown love affair with takeaways shows little sign of cooling...

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Cannabis first, hallucinogens next? New medical treatments on the NHS

According to Mind UK, the mental health charity, one in six people in England report experiencing a common mental health problem, such as anxiety and depression, in any given week. Whilst this figure is likely to under-represent the true number of people who experience such problems, what’s clear is that these mental health issues are...

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